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Lenovo x240 M5 vs Lenovo x3100 M4

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  • 80specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 39identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • x240 M5:Intel Xeon E5 v3
    • x3100 M4:Intel® Xeon® E3 V2 Family
  • Processor model
    • x240 M5:E5-2640V3
    • x3100 M4:E3-1220V2
  • Processor frequency
    • x240 M5:2.6 GHz
    • x3100 M4:3.1 GHz
  • Processor boost frequency
    • x240 M5:3.4 GHz
    • x3100 M4:3.5 GHz
  • Processor cores
    • x240 M5:8
    • x3100 M4:4
  • Processor cache
    • x240 M5:20 MB
    • x3100 M4:8 MB
  • Memory channels supported by processor
    • x240 M5:Quad
    • x3100 M4:Dual
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • x240 M5:90 W
    • x3100 M4:69 W

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Comparison of x240 M5, x3100 M4
132 specifications
Processor26 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Xeon E5 v3Intel® Xeon® E3 V2 Family
Processor modelDiffersE5-2640V3E3-1220V2
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor coresDiffers84
Processor cacheDiffers20 MB8 MB
Memory channels supported by processorDiffersQuadDual
Number of processors installed11
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs90 W69 W
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s5 GT/s
Bus typeDiffersQPIDMI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Execute Disable BitYesYes
FSB ParityNoNo
Idle StatesYesYes
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers768 GB32 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers402
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs59 GB/s25.6 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1600,1866 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
PCI Express configurationsDiffersx4, x8, x161x16+1x4, 1x8+3x4, 2x8+1x4
Processor codeDiffersSR205SR0PH
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellIvy Bridge
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package sizeDiffers52.5 x 45 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Xeon E5-2600 v3Intel Xeon E3-1200 v2
Processor socketDiffersLGA 2011 (Socket R)LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Processor threadsDiffers164
SteppingDiffersR2E1
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
TcaseDiffers74.3 °C69.1 °C
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of QPI linksKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ScalabilityKnown for one2SUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3-SDRAM
ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory slotsDiffers24x DIMM4x DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers1.53 TB32 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1866 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Maximum storage capacityDiffers4 TB16 TB
Total storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDD interfaceDiffersSerial ATA, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)Serial ATA
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Supported HDD sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 10, 1, 10
Hot-swapKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSAS, Serial ATA
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 MB
Network1 differ
Network readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Number of slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRackTower (4U)
Performanceidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedNoNo
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2008/Server 2008 R2 Red Hat Linux SUSE Linux
Processor special features7 differ
CPU configuration (max)Differs21
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingYesYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyYesYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers8335965734
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Number of power supply unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source430 W
Number of main power suppliesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Certificatesidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17.3 kg
WidthKnown for one215 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one493 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one51 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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